Training

for
Kingdom Ministry
Leadership
& Mission
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Prospectus
2009
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“I wanted a theological framework
that could make reasoned sense
of tradition and charismatic
experiences. WTC did this for me.”
Alwyn – Youth church leader
Contents
Courses Overview Page 04
Curriculum Content Page 06
Delivery Overview Page 08
How do I apply? Page 09
Faculty Page 10
Pattern of Study Page 12
Qualification outline Page 13
Further Information Page 14
Introducing
Rev John Coles Dr Crispin Fletcher-Louis
About 10 years ago some of
us sensed that God wanted to
create a new training resource
that would serve the Charismatic
churches in the UK with a
kingdom-focused theology.
In 2006 a number of theological educators and
church leaders from around the world started
to talk with renewed vigour about intentional
cooperation. Westminster Theological Centre
(WTC) and leaders of New Wine quickly sensed
a common purpose; God was bringing together
ministries and birthing something new.
WTC has grown out of the experience of
theological training delivered in the local
church context that began when Crispin
Fletcher-Louis started work as Resident
Theologian at St Mary’s Bryanston Square,
in September 2004. WTC is dedicated to
the delivery of robust theology and training
that equips local churches for the growth of
Jesus’ Kingdom; and since its foundation in
2006, has trained students in degree-level
theology. The result is nearly five years’
experience of the needs, challenges and
opportunities of the context of a local church
focused on mission and church planting.
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Westminster Theological Centre and

the New Wine Training Partnership

Church history suggests that significant

movements of God are stimulated by a
...we are offering local
convergence of theological content, ministry
and mission. Often theological exploration has
churches and individuals
been taken up with concerns removed from the opportunity to invest
the front line of Church life in the power of
the Spirit. But at times of renewal and revival, time and energy in
theological content and training becomes
aligned to the needs and character of God’s training that equips the
kingdom manifestation and church growth.
In the 18th Century, England was swept
whole Body of Christ to
by a revival initiated by a group of Oxford- see Jesus’ Kingdom grow.
educated and highly literate evangelists:
the Wesleys preached outside the confines
of existing church structures and emptied
the gin-halls of the downtrodden working In creating the New Wine Training Partnership
classes who became intoxicated by God’s (NWTP) we are offering local churches and
love and his Spirit. In the first half of the individuals the opportunity to invest time and
same century in New England the Great energy in training that equips the whole Body
Awakening was accompanied by many signs of Christ to see Jesus’ Kingdom grow. We
of the Spirits presence and was led by the hope you will join us in this venture, and the
philosopher-theologian Jonathan Edwards. In pages that follow outline the training on offer.
our own time, the recovery of Jesus’ message
and the experience of God’s kingdom was
spearheaded by the late John Wimber, a one- Yours
time member of the teaching faculty of Fuller
Theological Seminary (in California). At these
times of renewal there has been a growth in
confidence in God’s power, obedience to his
word and, simultaneously a renewed clarity Rev John Coles & Dr Crispin
of theological perception focused on Jesus Director, New Wine Fletcher-Louis
(his words, deeds and personal presence). Principal, WTC
May 2009
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Courses Overview
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“I wanted to be equipped for leadership in every

way. The course has taught me to read the Bible,
expanded my imagination and made me hungry
to understand Scripture better. I’ve been so
excited and inspired by what I’ve learnt I just
want more. I love the God I’m discovering!”
Jenny - A development charity worker

We are offering three courses; The Graduate Certificate in Kingdom

one at undergraduate entry
level and two for graduates.
The Undergraduate Certificate in Kingdom
Theology is a fully accredited level 4* course
(equivalent to a first year as an undergraduate
at university). This course has 120-credit
units and takes two years to complete.
Theology is a fully accredited level 6* course.
The student attains a level of competence
equivalent to that of a full BA course (and may
then proceed to study towards an MA or similar
qualification). This course has 120-credit
units and takes two years to complete if
working half-time; one year if students
study full-time. So, there are two Graduate
courses for which students can apply:

1. A Two-Year Undergraduate Certificate 2. A Two-Year Graduate Certificate in Kingdom

in Kingdom Theology: 120 Credits
undertaken half-time (an average of circa
12 hours per week over one year)
We are not currently offering a full-time
undergraduate level study course. However,
study on the 120-credit course may be taken
for just one year. In this case, students
will have undertaken work across all core
subjects (biblical theology, ministry and
leadership, spirituality and church history
and mission) and then will have 60 credits
that can be transferred to another tertiary
education study programme (and that will,
for example, count towards ordination
training). The Undergraduate Certificate is
the first level of a full BA course that will
be rolled out over the coming years.
* Please note that tertiary education levels have
recently been re-numbered. The new level 4 is the
old level 1 and the new level 6 is the old level 3.
Theology: 120 Credits, undertaken half-time.
3. A One-Year Graduate Certificate in Kingdom
Theology: 120 Credits, undertaken full-time.
The Graduate Certificate is the first
level of a full MA course that will be
rolled out over the coming years.
The core subjects covered at Undergraduate
and Graduate levels are the same.
Graduate content and assessment is at
a higher level and takes for granted the
study, communication and conceptual
skills attained during a first degree.
Undergraduate and Graduate Courses
share broadly the same aims and these
govern the overall shape of the curriculum
and the content of individual modules.
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Curriculum Content
Core Subjects
Old Testament &
New Testament
Old and New Testaments are
studied with a focus on the
overarching biblical story that
climaxes in God’s Kingdom
announcement and enactment
in Jesus. Students are
introduced to the key themes
of Scripture—creation, God’s
work in history, the fall and
the saving work of Jesus in the
incarnation and at the cross,
eschatology, ecclesiology,
pneumatology. There is a
special focus on the ways
in which, going back to the
original purpose in creation,
God’s people are created for
his glory in mission, service
and for the proclamation and
works of the Kingdom. You
will be given tools for lifelong
study of Scripture and models
to help you apply God’s word
to everyday life challenges,
ministry and leadership.
Spirituality &
Church History
Church History is approached
with a focus on spirituality
and an appreciation for
the ways in which God has
continued to work in the
church and in the world down
through the ages. We read
some classics in the history
of Christian spirituality,
discovering the ways in
which they help us face the
challenges of life today: life in
the Spirit, life in community,
pastoral care, leadership and
growth into Christ’s character.
Doctrine
Students are introduced to the
history and biblical shape of
Christian doctrine especially
as this inspires our vision for
Christian worship, prayer,
discipleship and mission and
as it guides our thinking about
the nature of healthy church
and life in the Spirit. Down
through the centuries great
minds with big hearts have
helped the church think in
an organised way about God
and his ways in the world. The
questions these theologians
faced are as pressing today
as they were in the 3rd and
16th centuries. The classics
in Christian Doctrine lead us
deeper into worship of God
for his wisdom and power.

“Studying at WTC
has been mind
stretching, relational
and empowering. ”
Adam - Ordinand
Missiology
The theology and practice
of mission is taught by
specialists with decades
of personal experience of
mission, evangelism and
church growth. The focus is on
the challenge and inspiration
of all that God is doing in
our own time, the lessons
of history and core concepts
and debates in mission
studies. Particular attention
is paid to: the relationship
between proclamation and
action; the understanding of
mission in the Pentecostal
and Charismatic traditions;
the role of advocacy and
pursuit of justice; the nature
of mission in a post-modern
and pluralistic context and
the study of church growth
and models of church
planting. What you learn in
the classroom is accompanied
by first-hand experience of a
mission or evangelism project.
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Leadership, Ministry,
Mission and
Personal Formation
All our courses include
teaching for personal
formation, for ministry and
for leadership; in both the
Church and in the life-place.
This means practical training
that equips students with
an understanding, for “The focus of the
example, of team leadership, teaching is so
conflict management, vision
casting, communication pioneering, it was
skills, the nature of power, refreshing and
how to develop enterprise challenging in
strategies, organisational
health and growth and the equal measure.”
nature of ministry in the Tim – Ordained Minister
power of the Spirit. Training
for ministry and leadership
is set within the context of
a personal investment in
spiritual disciplines (prayer,
Bible study, hospitality,
worship, service, fasting),
comprehending individual
motivational strengths
and weaknesses, self-
leadership, and the nature
of relationships and of
life in the community.
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Delivery Overview

1. Residential Weeks The residential teaching blocks

provide an opportunity for all
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students from across the country
22 - 26th February 2010
to come together. The weeks
5-day teaching blocks include academic classroom
(September and February time, practical training from
for half-time students, specialists and the opportunity
plus November and July to grow with others from across
for full-time students). the country in the context
of ministry and worship.
Most of the time students will
2. Web-based Delivery attend the course as part of
Weekly teaching via a group based in local ‘Hubs’
remote web-based scattered across the UK. A
presentation delivered Hub is made up of one or more
from the Centre into the churches hosting the teaching,
local church Hub during and providing placements
three 8-week term blocks. for student interns. These
Hub groups meet on a weekly
basis for teaching, to worship
together and grow as a learning
community applying God’s Word
into their life-place. Teaching
3. Local Tutors in the Hub is a combination
Up to 30 hours’ teaching of web-based lectures that
by local tutors of provide audio-visual access
material specifically for to a remote lecturer delivering
the local church context. core theological content; and
delivery of material by local
tutors that is particularly
tailored to the local context that
the Hub is operating within.
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“Through the teaching I found a new way to

talk about what I do - how my work fits into the
incredible story of what God has done through
history, and what he is doing through us in our
world today. It has been engaging, subverting,
surprising, challenging and transforming.”
Anna - International Development Adviser

How do I apply to study on a WTC course?

Are you attending Yes Do you want to be an
a NWTP Hub Church? intern in this Church?

No Are you living close Yes Speak to your Church

to a Hub Church? leadership and if they
are happy, complete
Yes Do you want to be their intern form and the
an intern in your NWTP Application Form
own Church?
No Read details of Course
requirements. Discuss
No Do you want to apply
with your Church Leader
for a place as an intern
& complete NWTP
with a Church?
Application Form

Yes Complete NWTP

Application Form
indicating any
preferences of
Hub location and
particular ministry
interests you have

No Are you prepared No Contact WTC to

to travel to a register your interest
Hub to study? for future years
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Faculty
Dr Crispin Fletcher-Louis
studied at Oxford as an undergraduate
and also as a post-graduate, writing a
dissertation on angelology in Luke and Acts.
He has taught at King’s College London,
Durham and Nottingham Universities and
has published widely in the areas of New
Testament studies and the historical context
of earliest Christianity. In 2004 he became
Resident Theologian at St Mary’s Bryanston
Square, a large, mission-focused Anglican
church in Central London and in 2006 helped
establish Westminster Theological Centre.
He has been in active church leadership for
twenty years and is married to Mary, with
two children (Emily is 7 and Reuben is 5).
Dr Peter Fitch
teaches Spirituality & Church History for
WTC and Biblical Studies and Ministry
Studies at St Stephen’s University, a small
University with strong Vineyard and New Wine
connections in New Brunswick in Canada
(www.ssu.ca). He specialises in the retrieval
of resources for a dynamic and healthy life of
discipleship from the depths of the Christian
tradition across the centuries. He is also a
pastor at St Croix Vineyard in St Stephen.
Dr Bob Ekblad
(www.bobekblad.com) is a Biblical Theologian
with a unique experience of 25 years of
mission in South America, Africa and North
America. He works with the poor and ethnic
minorities, especially in prisons and combines
a commitment to advocacy and justice with
ministry in the power of the Spirit and the
critical role of Signs and Wonders. He is a
visiting lecturer at WTC and Regent College,
Vancouver, is an international speaker and has
written three books, the latest of which - A New
Christian Manifesto: Pledging Allegiance to the
Kingdom of God (2008) - explores the coming
together of the Spirit, the ‘Word’ and the Street
as the location of the Kingdom’s presence.
Dr Chuck Coker
is head of Human Capital in a US technology
company that has grown rapidly in the
last 10 years, he is founder and head of a
Christian martial arts outreach ministry
and ordained Baptist Pastor. He has 20+
years involvement in Theological Education
and brings to WTC an expertise in the
understanding of human development
and the spirituality of the workplace.

“The most significant thing is that I no longer
feel that all the questions I have must be
tidied up and answered before I can be a ‘real’
Christian. I can have faith and hope in the
face of many difficult and complex issues.”
Ruth – Jewellery maker/Engraver
Dr Flint McGlaughlin
(www.flintmcglaughlin.com) is a business
leader and a Theologian with a background in
Philosophy who currently serves as: Director
of MECLABS (an Inc. 500 group of research
companies), co-pastor at The Beaches
Vineyard, Jacksonville Florida and Director
of Enterprise Research at Transforming
Business (a Research Unit at the University
of Cambridge). Flint oversees a number of
research projects and teaches in the fields of
leadership, organisational health and growth,
and what it means for business—or work in the
life-place—to be both worship and mission.
Dr Alana Taylor
studied theology at North Central University
in Minneapolis, Minnesota before coming
to Birmingham University to do research
on creative methods of biblical language
learning and teaching. She sings in Greek,
writes her shopping lists in Greek, enjoys
reading lexicons and whenever she learns a
new language she likes to invent soap opera
dialogues in the language to entertain herself.
She also loves cartoons and martial arts.
Experienced local church leaders
will contribute to leadership and
personal formation training.
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Dr Rob Barrett
studied theology at Regent College
(Vancouver, British Columbia) before
moving to Durham (UK) to write a doctorate
under Prof. Walter Moberly on Political
Theology and the book of Deuteronomy.
Rob began his formal theological training in
a church-based programme while working
in the marketplace (as an IBM research
scientist) and is passionate about the role
for theological education within the church.
Rob has worked for WTC since 2007, and is
currently a visiting lecturer whilst studying
monotheism in Isaiah as a postdoctoral fellow
at Georg-August-Universität in Göttingen,
Germany. He is married to Crystal and has
two adorable little daughters, Ellie and Isla.
Revd Chris Pemberton
(New Wine Training Director)
Chris has been vicar of St Mary Bredin, in
Canterbury, Kent, since 1998 and is one of the
leaders of New Wine. He has a background in
marketing and worked with Dunlop Holdings,
London before ordination in 1984. Before
moving to Canterbury, he was involved in local
church leadership at St Luke’s, Maidstone,
Kent (four years) and St Aldate’s, Oxford (ten
years) where he worked as a chaplain in the
University and taught part-time at Wycliffe
Hall, an Anglican theological college.
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Pattern of study

1-Sep-09 AUTUMN TERM 18-Dec-09

Induction R1 Prep Hub Teaching Study Weeks Hub Teaching Study Weeks

21-Dec-09 SPRING TERM 9-Apr-10

Christmas Holiday Hub Teaching Study Weeks R2 Hub Teaching Easter Hol.

12-Apr-10 SUMMER TERM 30-Jul-10

Study Weeks Hub Teaching Study Weeks Hub Teaching Study Weeks Summer Hol.

The academic year starts formally in the third Key dates are:
week of September 2009 when students
come together from across the UK for 5 days First residential teaching block
intensive residential teaching (14th to 14th to 18th September 2009
18th September). In the first two weeks of Christmas Holiday
September students have an opportunity for 21st December 2009 to 8th January 2010
formal and informal induction into their Hub
churches. The first Residential is followed Second residential teaching block
by a pattern of 4-weeks’ teaching followed 22nd to 26th February 2010
by 2-weeks’ study leave. At the end of each Easter Holiday 29th March to 9th April 2010
study leave period a piece of work needs to
be submitted. There are 6 pieces of work to Summer Holiday starts 19th July 2010
be completed during the academic year (for Full time students will have two additional
part-time students). This is a mixture of essays residential teaching blocks
and written reflections alongside portfolios 9th to 13th November 2009
of evidence of ministry and leadership. and 5th to 9th July 2010.
During Hub Teaching Weeks, students will
have 3 hours of classroom time per week.
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“Concepts and image-systems which appear throughout the Bible

- humanity made in the image of God, the Son of Man, the temple,
the Genesis narrative - have gone from being familiar weirdnesses,
to hugely engaging and exciting in their contextualised and applied
meaning. I suddenly have a vocabulary to understand (and explain and
explore) the Bible that I simply didn’t have before. This is extremely
exciting and empowering, both personally and in my work.”
Debs – Film-maker

Qualification outline

Undergraduate Graduate Studies WTC Courses

Studies
Qualifications leading to
award of Masters Degree

Year 1 Year 2
Qualifications leading to Masters Degree
award of Bachelors Degree
120 Credits

Graduate
F/T Certificate
Bachelors Degree Graduate Certificate
120 Credits
120 Credits 120 Credits
P/T Graduate Certificate
120 Credits
Diploma in Higher
Education
120 Credits

P/T Certificate of Higher

Education 120 Credits
Certificate of Higher
Education
Foundation
120 Credits P/T Certificate
60 Credits
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Further information
WTC is part of the New Wine
Training Partnership set up in
conjunction with New Wine
and local churches to deliver
theological training courses
accredited by the University
of Wales, Lampeter.
The New Wine Training Partnership (NWTP) is
focused on equipping local churches to see
Jesus’ kingdom grow.
Who are the courses for?
These courses are designed for Christians in
active ministry and leadership. They are suited
to anyone working part-time (whether paid
or voluntary) in a local church or para-church
organisation, especially as interns; and for
mature Christians able to dedicate time to
deeper theological training.
Why should I study with WTC?
We have created accredited courses that
are designed for individual personal
growth in character, vision, purpose and a
foundational theological understanding. You
will be equipped for more effective ministry
and leadership with a deeper grounding in
God’s word and in the life of the Spirit.
Who accredits the courses?
All students who complete 120-credits will gain a
University of Wales Lampeter Certificate (either
at Level 4 if you are a first time Undergraduate,
or level 6 if you are a Graduate who is ready for a
more challenging introduction to Theology).
What are the qualifications
required for entry on
to the courses?
If you are over 25 you do not need
to have any ‘A’ Levels to qualify.
If you are under 25 and have
another degree you qualify.
If you are under 25 and have at least
180 GCE ‘A’ Level points (eg three
‘C’s) or equivalent, you qualify.
There are two courses to suit your ability and
prior experience of life, informal theological
study and university-level training.
(1) The Graduate Certificate is specifically for
students who have a first degree and who are
now ready for a more challenging introduction
to degree level theology. The Graduate
Certificate leads straight on to an MA.
(2) The Undergraduate Certificate is for
anyone who does not yet have a degree or
for graduates of other subjects who want
an entry-level introduction to theology.
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“It’s like prising open boxes of fireworks, letting

them off one by one and discussing the fall-out
in the presence of a committed tutor, other
inquiring students, and the Holy Spirit.”
Jeremy – Documentary maker

What support will I have?
At an academic level, you will have a local Hub
library with all key and supporting textbooks
for your course. Additionally you will have
online access to considerable resources at the
University of Wales Lampeter (UWL), and your
student card from UWL will give you access
to other libraries throughout the UK. You will
have support and guidance from your tutors
to help with completion of assessed work.
On a personal level you will have access to
mentoring and support from your Hub church
as well as being part of a learning community
with the other students based at your Hub.
What should I expect to gain
by the end of the course?
(1) As well as a university level qualification…
(2) You should have a confident grasp of
a biblical worldview that you are able to
clearly communicate to others and can
humbly, and under the guidance of the
Spirit, apply to the opportunities and
challenges of a life of discipleship.
(3) The course will equip you with a clear
foundational understanding of the biblical,
historical and doctrinal character of the call
to a life of service, mission and leadership
in the church and in the world; and
(4) The course will significantly contribute to
the development of a Christ-like character and
skills in leadership, ministry and mission.
Can I study Biblical languages?
There is an option to study Greek and
Hebrew. If you are interested in this, please
state this on your application form.
What are some of the key
features of these courses?
- Orthodox Biblical Study in a
context of worship and prayer
- Charismatic emphasis to the teaching
- A local church base for the students
- An apprentice/mentor model of learning
- Teaching that embodies
the values of New Wine
- Training for the life-place (leaders in
all spheres of life learning together)
- Theological educators working alongside
church leaders to deliver training that
effectively equips the local church
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